When a reaction is bigger than the situation, it’s probably a trigger. The intensity of emotion indicates that something more important is happening. What causes an argument is an assumption that the other person doesn’t care about what you needed.
Supporting your child’s mental health as they return to school during COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has caused major disruptions to daily life and children are feeling these changes deeply. While the return to school will be not only welcome but exciting for many students, others will be feeling anxious or frightened. Here
How to Raise Boys Who Are in Touch With Their Feelings
After college, psychologist Michael Reichert worked as a counselor at family court, helping make recommendations for the many teenage boys caught up in delinquent acts like stealing, fighting, and running away from home. When reading through police and school reports,
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Simple, easy-to-understand whiteboard animation to help early Elementary-aged children gain an understanding of the way their brains work to recognize and manage their emotions. This is intended as a beginning resource to help children, parents, educators, and those who work
20 Ways to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen
The WAY we talk to our kids has a huge impact on their learning and ability to listen to us. We are constantly modeling to our kids how to act and behave and the way we talk to them fits right into this category. The
A short story about emotions
Dealing with Big Feelings – Teaching Kids How to Self-Regulate
Life with a small human can be hilarious, wonderful, ridiculous and unpredictable. And wild – so wild. All kids are capable of ‘bewildering’ behaviours that can bring the strongest of us to our knees. These behaviours can take different forms. There are
Making Meaning out of the Movies – An Emotionally Intelligent Look at Pixar’s Inside Out
Making Meaning out of the Movies An Emotionally Intelligent Look at Pixar’s Inside Out By Duaa Haggag Sorry, Finding Nemo, your stellar ranking in mindful movies has just been topped by Pixar’s clever new film, Inside Out. This movie